Cleared Electrical Engineer - Energetic Threats and Training, Onsite
New Mexico, USA
Listed on 2026-10-27
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer, Electronics Engineer
Sandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:
Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide
Extraordinary co-workers
Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world
Career advancement and enrichment opportunities
Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)
Generous vacation, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*
World-changing technologies. Life-changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at: http://www.sandia.gov
* These benefits vary by job classification.
What Your Job Will Be Like:
We are seeking an electrical engineer to work on our Energetic Threats and Training team.
On any given day, you may be called on to:
Design and build high and low voltage (HV/LV) circuits
Lead and conduct R&D efforts to understand and apply results to advance organizational capabilities
Research and develop new electronic systems solid state integrated circuits for Training Aids
Analyze electrical process and utilize principals to increase cutting edge throughput
Supervise and coordinate R&D efforts of small team and perform as Technical Lead for junior members
Oversee the inventory of laboratory to include parts, tools, equipment, and safety compliance
Due tot the nature of this work the selected applicant must work onsite.
Salary Range:
$102,400 - $199,700
* Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate's experience and qualifications, and application of any approved geographic salary differential.
Qualifications We Require:
Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline, or an equivalent combination of directly relevant education and engineering or scientific experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform independent research and development.
Active DOE Q clearance or equivalent required to start
Qualifications We Desire:
The ideal R&D S&E Electrical Engineering candidate for Sandia National Laboratories will in addition possess the following:
Graduate degree in Electrical Engineering or a highly related field where an independent research project was a graduation requirement (e.g., independent project, thesis, or dissertation).
Ability to work independently and collaborate well in a multidisciplinary team of designers and test engineers.
Outstanding verbal and written skills, including the ability to develop and present briefings that are clear and compelling
Also, for this posting we are seeking individuals with the following experience:
Experience with leading successful electrical design, development, and deployment of high-consequence devices
Experience with modeling hardware and software with computer aided design software
Experience with supervisory duties to include tasking, technical oversight, and mentoring
Experience with leading On the Job Training (OJT) for hazardous operations
Experience with inventory management and project management of deliverables
Ability to travel up to 40% of the time
Experience 3D modeling/printing (e.g., Solid Works)
Experience with analog electronics (e.g., solenoids, transistors, relays)
Experience with conducting operations with DoW, DOJ, and OGA entities
Electronic component troubleshooting
Experience integrating electrical and mechanical assemblies/sub-assemblies
Experience with Raspberry Pi, Arduino, and/or other programming applications
Experience with high voltage safety procedures and policies
Experience with physical security systems and integration into native electronics
Experience with high-volume and high-consequence manufacturing processes
About Our Team:
The Energetic Threats and Training Department, was formed in 2007 to serve the nation's need for energetic threat assessment/mitigation and specialized energetics training. 5915 serves customers from DoD, DOJ, DHS, NNSA, and other customers. The department works seamlessly with the Energetic Systems Research…
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